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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Thursday, May 23
    40 Voice Choir!
    The Virginia Commonwealth University Singers; reception to follow. Suggested donation: $10, $5 for seniors and students, under 5 free; at 7pm. Phone: 845-876-3727. Url: http://rhinebeckreformedchurch.org/.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Celebrate CENTER and Our Good Fortune
    All invited to share our joy; toast our generous donors and our wonderful theatre community; while there, take a tour of our front stage and back stage. Drinks and light fare at 6pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Author & Illustrator G. Brian Karas
    Award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books ( including Atlantic, Saving Sweetness, and Home on the Bayou) will be reading, discussing and demonstating the tools of his trade. Program is for all ages at 6:30pm. Phone: 845-889-4683. Email: staatsburglibrary@gmail.com. Url: http://staatsburglibrary.org.

  • Friday, May 24
    USO Show
    An evening of comedy, entertainment, historic film footage and music of the 1940s. Free! Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27
    Vanderbilt Plant Sale
    Annuals, perennials, herbs, vines, etc. Benefit sale in parking lot of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. 10am–5pm. Phone: 845-229-6432. Email: moebius122@opton.line.net. Url: http://www.vanderbiltgarden.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    WWII Military Displays
    Re-enactors in battle dress share their appreciation for WWII history. Uniforms, equipment and prop weapons on display. Also, live period music. 10am–4pm. Free. Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    An eclectic mix of choregraphy, featuring dancers from the D'amby Project as well as a good deal of local talent. Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. $20/$10. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Viva Flamenco
    $45 cafe table, $30 general seating; 7:30. Phone: 845-757-5106. Url: http://kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana
    Traditional while forward-looking work that is "fresh and relevant." Performance at Kaatsbaan will be a preview of the company’s program that will be at NYC's Joyce Theatre later in May. General Admission (reserved seating) $30, Café Table Seating, $45, 7:30 p.m. Email: pgrkaats@bestweb.net. Url: http://www.kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    Energetic and elegant dancea featuring D’Amby Project dancers, including Elaine Colandrea. $20/adults $10/children. Tickets at door or in advance; reservations recommended! 5/25 at 8pm & 5/26 at 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Farm Fantastic!
    Beers, Wines & Barbecue: the perfect way to inaugurate summer w/fundraising event for Columbia Land Conservancy, 4:30–8pm on beautiful farm (w/gorgeous views) in Livingston. Food & drink: locally grown food, array of wines, and locally brewed beer. Fun: petting farm, birds of pray, oxen demos, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, music by Spurs USA + more. Information & to purchase tickets clctrust.org/barbecue. Phone: 518-392 5252x204. Url: http://clctrust.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Milan Memorial Day Celebration
    Refreshments and displays; parade begins at Town Hall at noon. Email: townclerk@milan-ny.gov.

  • Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1
    Tour to Honor Revolutionary War Patriots
    Two day low-cost trip to Plattsburgh and Quebec to honor the 200 American soldiers of the 4th Dutchess County Militia of the NY Line of Montgomery’s Brigade who died and were buried at Fort Chambly in June 1776. Public invited. Email: saartjelast@gmail.com. Url: http://northerndutchessdar.org.

  • Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
    Cavalcade of Magic
    The Al Baker Assembly #35 of the Society of American Magaicians, along w/local magicians. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
    Relay for Life
    Walk/run fundraiser for American Cancer Society. 11am opening ceremony. Contact fairgrounds for more info. Phone: 845-876-4001. Email: info@dutchessfair.com. Url: http://dutchessfair.com.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Opening, No Constraints
    A show of members' works; 6–8pm. Phone: 845-757-2776. Email: greysand@verizon.net. Url: http://tivoliartistsgallery.com.

  • Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
    Camp Ramapo Community Weekend
    Ramapo opens to public for annual outdoor family fun w/rope courses, swimming, climbing wall, games for all ages. Bunk accommodations or bring tent. Wknd. $90 a person, Sat only $60. Call or reserve on web. Phone: 845-876-8403. Email: jkinsley@ramapoforchildren.org. Url: http://ramapoforchildren.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Rhinecliff Waterfront Day
    Live music, games, bouncy castle, Clearwater Sloop with free tours, Sheriff K-9 demos, magic show, crafts and vendors, pie eating contest and lots more! 11am–5pm rain or shine. Phone: 845-206-4965. Email: patricia.wind@gmail.com. Url: http://rhinecliff.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Downton Abbey Themed Tour
    Highlighting Staatsburgh’s real life counterparts of the Downton Abbey characters, Reservations required. (Also offered on other June dates; call for details.) Phone: 845-889-8851. Url: http://staatsburgh.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Montgomery Place Porch Party
    Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, & music. Benefit for Montgomery Place preservation programs. 5:30–8pm. $150; call to request an invitation. Phone: 845-758-1036 x11. Email: rarmater@hudsonvalley.org. Url: http://hudsonvalley.org.

Hudson River Ruins

by Robin Cherry  

How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.

SOS Hydrofracking

by Cynthia Owen Philip  

New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.

Local History

The Lobotskys of Wonderland

by Teresa Vilardi  

For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.

General Interest

Susan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate

by Rob Rubsam  

Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.

Closing the Science Gap

by Mary Leonard  

The Rhinebeck Science Foundation has come through on the technology front, especially for Rhinebeck's middle schoolers.

Building & Home

The Space Race

by M. C. Primiano  

When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!

Birdhouse Savvy

by Neil Soderstrom  

Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.

Food & Wine

The Tastes of Spring

by Laura Pensiero  

Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!

The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County

by Arlene Wege  

Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .

Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia: A World of Pain

by Naomi Kennedy  

Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.

The Perils of Plastics

by Kathryn Matthews  

Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?

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Dutchess/Columbia Community Businesses

Attorney in Rhinebeck and New York City with thirty plus years of experience. Specializing in Wills, Trusts, Estates, Elder Law, Real Estate Closings, and Tax Grievances, Income and Estate Taxes and Corporate and Business Law. Free initial consultation.

PO Box 343, Astor Square, Rhinebeck
876-4433 or 1-800-845-4403

Indulge yourself in massage and other bodywork treatments, in a unique environment on the Hudson River. Over 15 years experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist and former co-director of Alternatives Health Centre of Tivoli. Offering Swedish, Foot Reflexology, Hot Stone Therapy, Perinatal, Aromatherapy, Couples Massage, and Infant Massage. Available for individual and group instruction. Ask about our Bridal Packages. Gift Certificates Available. See Riverview Massage ad.)

Tivoli
845-757-4187

Institutions and small businesses have unique needs and practices that reflect their work, their culture, and their clientele. FileMaker technologies and a skilled consultant can help you meet these needs with custom solutions designed to grow and evolve. Peter brings over ten years of experience in web design and FileMaker database development.

Hyde Park
845-475-8466

NDH is a Health Quest Affiliate, offering emergency, medical and surgical services, an award-winning birth center, nationally ranked Bone and Joint Center, Center for Healthy Aging, physical rehabilitation services, medical imaging, a Sleep Disorders Center, and specialty women's services through Women's View, as well as the NDH Breast Care Center and Dyson Center for Women’s Imaging. Log on to our website or “like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our latest advances!

6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck
1-877-729-2444

Collaborative, strength-based psychological services. Services offered include family, couples, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy, women’s groups, and clinical supervision. Approved Supervisor, AAMFT.

6402 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
845-453-0457

Students (ages 3 to 100+). Bright large studio for drawing, illustration, manga, painting, clay, sculpture, Japanse arts, crafts, etc. Art history & world culture. Year-round Classes, Summer Camp, Workshops, Art Parties & Events!

The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
845-758-9719

Shop and dine at our charming “barn” on the 500-acre Greig Farm in Upper Red Hook. Select from the “harvest” of 40+ local farmers, food and beverage producers. Here you'll find Gigi specialty items, local produce, and Hudson Valley–made products. Seasonal pick-your-own on site; Sunday brunch. Look for our seasonal "Agriturismo" dinners. For catering call 845-758-8060.

227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook
845-758-1999

Watercolor instruction from Betsy Jacaruso for beginning and advanced painters. Three hour classes in a relaxed group setting w/focus on basic watercolor techniques while developing a personal style. Being comfortable with the level you’re at allows for more freedom to explore. Subject matter: botanicals, landscapes & more. Occasional landscape field trips, weather permitting. Classes in drawing and pastels also offered w/Keith Gunderson. New multi-media art classes for kids w/Mosa Tanksley, and new beginner’s classes on Thu eves in April at the Studio through Red Hook Continuing Ed. See also under “Galleries & Studios.”

The Rhinebeck Courtyard 43 E. Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck
845-516-4435

Old Farm Road R & R Psychiatry was founded by Dr. James Standefer to help those struggling with addiction to opiate pain-killers utilizing buprenorphine replacement therapy and a personalized treatment plan for a meaningful, productive way of life.

5 Old Farm Rd Suite C2, Red Hook
888-963-4666

Award-winning wines, single malt scotches, single barrel bourbons and more. Perfect for everyday consumer to collector and connoisseur. Join our discovery Club—monthly wine selections for personal education and/or corporate gift use. Friendly personalized service.

Hyde Park Mall, Hyde Park
229-8177 or 1-800-322-3735

The Knitting Garage @ Stickle's, the new knitting boutique! Featuring yarns by: Blue Sky, Spud & Chloe, Madeline Tosh, Shuibui and more! At A.L. Stickle Variety Store: in the back through the red double doors!

13 East Market St. , Rhinebeck
845-876-3206

The largest, most well stocked pet food and supply center under one roof. 9000 sq ft of commercial, super premium, natural, and holistic dog and cat foods as well as horse and farm feeds, bird, small animal, and aquarium supplies. Everything for the care, fun, and well being of your pet. If pets could talk they'd say "take me to the country . . . Pet Country!"

6830 Rt. 9 just south of the 9G junction. , Rhinebeck
845-876-9000

An architectural firm founded in 1971 with offices in Dutchess County and New York City, providing contemporary, award-winning site-specific residential designs: new houses, additions, renovations and interiors. See our website and/or call for brochure.

PO Box 162, Clinton Corners
845-266-4744

Offering on-site service for home and small business PCs and Macs in northern Dutchess and southern Columbia area. Services include installation, upgrade and repair of hardware and software. Instruction in Windows, Mac OSX, Internet and application software.

845-757-5619

Lovely country setting 10 minutes north of the center of Rhinebeck.4 comfortable A/C rooms decorated with a combination of antiques and modern amenities. Hearty breakfast served from 8 AM. Lower rates mid-week/off season.

339 Stone Church Rd., Rhinebeck
845-758-2427

AboutTown Ulster: PO Box 474, New Paltz, NY 12561, 845-691-2089  EMAIL US
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